2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Rainier | Herald |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 29 L |